[ 2011-05-24 ]

Kanu confirms participation in Essien charity match
Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has confirmed he will
take part in the Michael Essien charity match
between Africa XI and the World XI select sides at
the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

The former Super Eagles skipper who will organize
a similar event next month in Lagos told Nigerian
newspaper Thisdaylive that he is looking forward
to making the trip to Accra to help his friend in
his charity drive.

“I’m looking forward to taking part in the
charity match in Accra because it is for a very
good cause,” The former Arsenal man said.

“I have known Michael since he joined Chelsea
and although I’ve often been on the end of
defeats (laughing) we have always remained
friends. After all we are both professionals doing
our jobs,” he added.

Kanu is one of the numerous world’s football
icons who have confirmed their participation in
the event.

Source - Ghanasoccernet.com

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